Purpose:

This Accounting Position will work cooperatively and directly with the CEO. The position has direct responsibility for Accounts Payable, Cash Reconciliation, and Payroll as well as general ledger account reconciliation and analysis for month-end closings.

Job duties and responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

  • Responsible for all Trade & Accounts payable vendors
  • Coding and processing of operating invoices
  • Preparing disbursements
  • Accruing expenses; tracking prepaid expenses
  • Maintaining vendor files including Form 1099 and Insurance verification
  • Resolve disputes/discrepancies
  • Prepare payment of employee expense reports
  • Prepare monthly commission reports and payments

Payroll

  • Maintain employee personnel files
  • Confidential and accurate processing of company’s biweekly payroll using ADP
  • Confidential and accurate processing weekly payments for independent subcontractors and agency workers

General Ledger

  • Set up Quickbooks
  • Preparing and entering monthly journal entries
  • Analysis and reconciliation of specific GL accounts including Inventory in WH and InTransit
  • Assisting in month-end and year-end closings
  • Assisting in preparing financial statements
  • Prepare financial and management reporting, monthly accruals, and GL account analysis
  • Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules

Other

  • Assist with related accounting tasks and special projects
  • Work with outside auditors for year-end as required
  • Assist with physical inventory counts
  • Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
  • Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
  • Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
  • Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
  • Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
  • Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.

In this role, you’ll be utilizing your technical accounting expertise to provide support with:

  • Month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing
  • Quarterly balance sheet and P & L Fluctuation Analysis
  • Monthly expense variance analysis
  • Annual budget preparation
  • Assuring proper cut-offs are achieved
  • Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies

Job Requirements:

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
  • Confidentiality
  • Minimum 2 years experience in Distribution or Manufacturing
  • Ability to multi-task and maintain a high level of detail in a high-volume environment
  • Schedule driven and works effectively under tight deadlines
  • Attention to Detail a MUST
  • A strong sense of urgency; deadline-oriented
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Minimum of 2 years’ accounting / bookkeeping experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others
  • Must be proactive and take initiative

Exceptional organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes. We follow CDC Guidelines.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No

Work Location:

  • One location
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Hazlet NJ 07730

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